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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 6, 2023
Rising rates slowing multifamily development as US approaches 'self-induced' recession

"There are record amounts of money and investment funds being raised right now to take advantage of the lower prices that are coming," one real estate executive says.

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  • January 6, 2023
Hotel owner on Ian recovery: 'It's like playing 3D chess with one eye closed'

Progress is slow, but happening, on Southwest Florida beaches.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 6, 2023
Legislative Session preview: Look for lawmakers to address financial issues

Ballard Partners Partner Todd Josko also says that even with a supermajority in both chambers, the Republicans won't totally shut out the Democrats.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 6, 2023
Continued population growth a good sign for retailers

Jeff Dervech sees retail development slowing even as demand from consumers increases.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 6, 2023
Logistics firm exec says supply chain improving but recession could be a step back

BlueGrace Logistics’ COO Adam Blankenship says shipping costs are stabilizing “after a period of historically high levels for the past couple years.”

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • January 6, 2023
Law industry still grappling with finding employees in 2023

Telese Zuberer says the void is better than it was, but finding the right person for the job is tougher than it seems.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 6, 2023
Office sector insider sees momentum heading into 2023

While there is much to be positive about, how hybrid work will continue to affect the office market is still a concern, says JLL Executive Vice President Jim Moler.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • January 6, 2023
The combination of leisure and work travel might stick around in 2023

When people are tired of looking at the same wall at home while working, a change of scenery just might be the answer.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 6, 2023
Higher interest rates will slow residential developers looking for land

But demand for land to build multifamily in downtown Sarasota and other locations will remain healthy, says Ian Black Real Estate.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • January 6, 2023
CEO predicts banks will turn attention to deposit pricing in 2023

The big question of the year will be if banks without liquidity will be able to generate loan demand.

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  • By Wilmington Trust
  • January 6, 2023
2023 Capital Markets Forecast: Inflationary Vortex and Our Investment Roadmap

The Investment Team at Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, Inc., a member of the M&T family

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  • January 5, 2023
Dairy farm owner on post-Ian survival: 'I’ve never been challenged so much in my life'

The Myakka dairy farm prepares for an a tough road in 2023 as it tries to increase its herd and repair damages from the hurricane.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 5, 2023
REIT expanding in Florida buys medical building in Polk County

The North Carolina investor with a focus on the medical sector paid $6.75 million for the office building.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2023
Health care nonprofit CEO to retire

Rafael Sciullo will officially step down on Jan. 11 after being with Empath Health since 2013.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • January 5, 2023
Medical cannabis industry focused on client growth in 2023

Right now, the biggest obstacle the local market is facing is cost structures.

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